[ Ride together, die together! Well, maybe not so much of the second part... Kogi's short and long terms goals haven't been achieved yet! What are they? A mystery, even to him.

He gladly takes his vessel back, slipping it back where it belongs. Nice and secure with no fish to chew on it. ]

You know, I'm sure if Haru spent quality time with Fishy, he'd warm up to it!--- though, he'd probably need a bodyguard or two, just in case.

[ Like being escorted to visit someone in jail, only not. ]

Of course. I will remember for the next time the tank gets dirty.

[ He'll probably forget. It's a grandpa thing, really. But he won't forget how helpful Kashuu is, wow, he's such a great youthful sword. ]

Anyway, don't tell Haruji about Fishy's new bedroom. I'll leave him a note.